Senior TSA Screening Lead — Operations & Team Leadership

TSA Careers Center; North Baltimore (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Baltimore, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints, manage scheduling, and uphold security procedures.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple teams during routine and high-stress security situations. Candidates should review eligibility and be prepared for varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is typically required.
• Current TSA employees are often preferred and applicants should review the active vacancy announcement for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Baltimore, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints, manage scheduling, and uphold security procedures.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple teams during routine and high-stress security situations. Candidates should review eligibility and be prepared for varying shifts and overtime as needed.